Big boats triumphed in this year's Tyco Healthcare charity pursuit race. The highest placed sports boat was 25th reports Hamble River sailing club commodore Roger Pritchard. " And we are course to raise a magnificent £2500 for the John Merrick Trust and the Hamble Inshore Rescue," added Roger.

In excellent conditions, last Sunday, a 100 strong fleet battled it out. After two and a half hours of racing the Elan 40 - Flair of Jim Macgregor was just 22 seconds ahead of the IRC Chernikoff of Peter Harrison, who is sponsoring the UK's attempt to win the Americas Cup in New Zealand.

Results Overall

1st Flair - Jim MacGregor

2nd Chernikeeff - Peter Harrison

3rd Fair Do's V - John Shepherd

4th Kylidh - Guy Spurr

5th McFly - Tony Mack

6th El Gringo - Nick Hartshorn

7th Blue Belle - Michael Cover

8th Passion - Peter Jones

9th Alvine X11 - Harry Evans

10th Yeoman - David Aisher

Sports boats

1st Moonshine - Jack Kelly

2nd Team HME - Dermot Crean

3rd Panic V - Borge Leth

4th Doh! - Tom Andrews

5th Stress Bunny - Peter Harrison